Brovia Barolo Rocche di Castiglione DOCG 2019
Brovia
Brovia farms some of the most prized crus in Barolo, and Rocche di Castiglione consistently delivers one of their most structured wines. The 2019 vintage brought warmth and concentration, but the vineyard's limestone-clay soils held the tension, producing a wine of power and elegance in equal measure. This is Nebbiolo that rewards decanting and patience.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Rose petal and dried cherry dominate the nose, followed by hints of cedar and a subtle minty freshness. There is an underlying earthiness — damp forest floor — that adds gravitas.
Palate
The entry is deceptively light, but the mid-palate reveals firm tannins and concentrated cherry fruit interwoven with toasted oak and a faint violet note. A streak of tar and licorice adds classical Barolo structure.
Finish
Long and persistent with cedar, dried cherry, and a final mineral note that lingers well beyond the last sip.
- Varietal
- Nebbiolo
- Blend
- 100% Nebbiolo
- Vineyards
- Rocche di Castiglione, Castiglione Falletto
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Braised osso buco with saffron risotto
Produced by the Brovia family, who have farmed Nebbiolo in the heart of Barolo for four generations, from their prized Rocche di Castiglione vineyard at elevations above 300 meters in Castiglione Falletto.
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